Fernando Mendoza
Mentioned in 102 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Indiana quarterback who led the Hoosiers to a national championship game, winning the Heisman Trophy and delivering clutch performances including critical fourth-down conversions. Projected as the #1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, with comparisons to established NFL quarterbacks like Matt Ryan and Peyton Manning. Discussed across major sports podcasts for his draft prospects, NFL system fit under coach Kubiak, and his role in Indiana's championship run despite some organizational skepticism about his individual impact.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Pat McAfee Show · May 21, 2026
PMS 2.0 1558 - Wayne Gretzky, PGA Championship Winner Aaron Rai, Kendrick Perkins, PK Subban, & AJ Hawk
“Rookie QB discussed as potential star with elite physical tools and football intelligence”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 21, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 2 - Raiders have the right pieces, taking a look at the WCF & ECF, Jim Jackson
“Raiders QB praised for roster support and coaching; compared favorably to other rookie QB situations”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 19, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 1 - We have a new face of the NBA, Aaron Rodgers returning to the Steelers
“Recommended as Week 1 starter over Kirk Cousins based on favorable early schedule matchups”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 15, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 1 - NFL schedule release, Niners have it rough, Chargers went too far
“Recommended as starter for week one against Miami; praised for maturity and college experience”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
NFL Schedule Release + Top 5 Games To Look Forward To | Local Hour
“Featured in Raiders' Step Brothers-themed schedule announcement; previously beat Miami in significant game”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 12, 2026
PMS 2.0 1551 - Live From NFL HQ with Mark Butterworth, Chris Paul, Peter Schrager, Kirk Herbstreit, Roger Goodell, PK Subban
“Former Indiana Heisman winner and #1 overall pick discussed for NFL readiness and development potential”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · May 1, 2026
Best Rookie Fantasy Landing Spots + Our 2026 Dynasty Superflex Rankings
“Tier two dynasty pick with long-term career potential despite immediate uncertainty”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 24, 2026
US Soldier Caught Betting in Maduro Raid & Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous
“Selected first overall in 2025 NFL Draft; notable for having only LinkedIn on his phone and interning in commercial real estate”
Noticias de la mañana · Apr 23, 2026
Las noticias de la mañana, jueves 23 de abril de 2026
“Spanish talent mentioned as most sought quarterback prospect in 2026 NFL Draft”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 22, 2026
PMS 2.0 1538 - LIVE from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Peter Schrager, Kendrick Perkins, Adam Schefter, Nick Saban
“Quarterback prospect potentially drafted by Las Vegas Raiders to develop behind Kirk Cousins”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Apr 20, 2026
The 2026 NFL Draft Take Purge
“Quarterback prospect evaluated for Hall of Fame potential and Las Vegas lifestyle impact”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 16, 2026
PMS 2.0 1535 - Quentin Richardson, Mark DeRosa, Sidney Crosby, Daniel Jeremiah, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Heisman winner and national champion, projected number one overall pick”
Cover 3 College Football · Apr 15, 2026
NFL Draft Check-In with Ryan Wilson: Burning Questions About Top Prospects, Favorite Sleepers & MORE
“Indiana QB discussed as consensus #1 overall pick; featured on Esquire cover; compared favorably to Kirk Cousins”
First Take · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 2: What's the Lakers Recipe to Take Down the Rockets?
“Quarterback prospect compared to Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan, ranked above Ty Simpson by Kuiper”
The Bryce Crawford Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Keenan Clark’s WARNING To Christians (EP 188)
“Recent Heisman Trophy winner cited as example of rejecting social media for spiritual focus”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 8, 2026
PFT PM: Fernando Mendoza won't attend Draft + Future of NFL media deals
“Expected first overall pick by Raiders; declining to attend 2024 NFL Draft in person”
Bubba the Love Sponge® Show · Apr 8, 2026
BTLS | 7AM Wed. Apr. 8 - One-Bite Whoppers, Mendoza’s Draft Moment, and Iran’s Human Shields
“Projected #1 overall NFL draft pick; declining to attend Pittsburgh draft to stay with family in Miami”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 8, 2026
April 8, 2026 Hour 1
“Fifth overall pick in upcoming draft; announced he will not attend draft in Pittsburgh”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 8, 2026
Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley on QB Malik Willis + Which QBs will take big jump in 2026? (4/8 Hour 2)
“First overall draft pick prospect visiting Raiders facility with Tom Brady in attendance”
Bubba the Love Sponge® Show · Apr 8, 2026
BTLS | 6AM Wed. Apr. 8 - Packers, Train Horns, and the New Bubba Studio Build
“2025 NFL draft number one overall pick not attending draft due to mother's MS diagnosis”
Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball · Apr 8, 2026
LSU QB Update: Leavitt Done for Spring—Kiffin Downplays It… Should He?
“Transfer from Cal who won national championship in first season at Indiana”
First Things First · Apr 7, 2026
Michigan beats UConn to win 2nd Title, Wemby concerns, Bills & Ravens new HCs, King of the Hill
“Raiders' number-one draft pick discussed regarding franchise QB potential and development timeline”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 7, 2026
PMS 2.0 1530 - Michigan Wins the National Championship, Yaxel Lendeborg, Peter Schrager, Adam Schefter, Mark Schlabach on The Masters, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Expected number one overall pick; will not attend draft in Pittsburgh, staying with family in Miami”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 2
“Raiders' first overall draft pick receiving mentorship from Kirk Cousins; expected to start Week 1 after learning period”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 3, 2026
The Family Is LIVE In Indianapolis For Final Four Weekend Day 1 | Mostly Sports EP 622 | 4.3.26
“Expected number one NFL draft pick by Raiders; Kirk Cousins signed as backup”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)
“Projected #1 overall pick visiting Raiders next week; potential Tom Brady mentorship discussed”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders (4/3 Hour 1)
“Raiders' first-round pick; Cousins signed as bridge starter to ease college-to-pro transition for Mendoza”
First Things First · Apr 2, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List
“Number one overall pick; had pro day with 53 of 56 accurate throws; development strategy debated”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 2, 2026
PMS 2.0 1527 - Adam Schefter, Paul Skenes, Quentin Richardson, Mike Greenberg, & Bret Michaels
“Rookie QB being mentored by Kirk Cousins and Clint Kubiak in Raiders organization”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Apr 2, 2026
BILLS SQUAD SHOW: Will this draft SHOWCASE a new Brandon Beane; QB1 is a dad!
“Expected first overall pick; debated as top prospect; Kirk Cousins signing allows development time”
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1: Trade Away
“Projected #1 overall pick for Raiders, held pro day, similar skill set to Kirk Cousins per scouts”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 1, 2026
PMS 2.0 1526 - Cooper Flagg, Chase Daniel, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Dan Orlovsky, & Darius Butler
“Heisman winner; pro day performance analyzed; projected #1 overall NFL draft pick”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 31, 2026
QB & RB Rookie Preview + Height Fight! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/31
“Indiana QB projected as #1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft with strong college metrics”
First Things First · Mar 17, 2026
Jaylen Waddle traded to Broncos, Venezuela beats Italy, Alex Rodriguez joins, King of the Hill
“Raiders first overall pick prospect; evaluated for NFL readiness and development potential”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Surprising NFL Combine Rumors: Could Braxton Jones RETURN to the Bears? | CHGO Bears Podcast
“Raiders QB prospect; discussed as beneficiary of potential DJ Moore acquisition”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 2, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: David Montgomery TRADED to Texans, Cardinals to CUT Kyler Murray
“Prospect asked bizarre interview question about getting arrested during combine process”
Cover 3 College Football · Mar 2, 2026
NFL Draft Combine Takeaways | Portal Penalties + Proposed Rule Changes | College Football
“Indiana quarterback mocked #1 overall by Ryan Wilson; 236 lbs, same size as Josh Allen”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Mar 2, 2026
Jeremiyah Love at the combine, Speed is taking over the NFL, AI's impact on the NFL
“Indiana quarterback projected as consensus number one overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 2, 2026
Nick Shook's All-Combine Team!
“Consensus top QB prospect who did not work out at combine due to locked-in draft position”
Andy & Ari On3 · Feb 27, 2026
Will Texas be a SERIOUS national championship contender in 2026? Why isn't Jeremiah Smith the Heisman Trophy favorite? Who is to blame for USC & Notre Dame not playing?
“SMU quarterback who won Heisman Trophy despite being unpredicted preseason favorite”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 27, 2026
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Alabama QB Ty Simpson, and more join the show from Indy (2/27 Hour 2)
“Indiana QB, Heisman Trophy winner, presumptive number one overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 27, 2026
Dolphins first, Steelers worst in leaked NFLPA report cards + Colts give Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade (2/27 Hour 1)
“Heisman Trophy winner and presumptive number one overall pick being interviewed at the combine”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 27, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show
“Quarterback prospect discussed as likely first overall pick for Raiders with Walsh-influenced evaluation”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026
Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Draft Combine, Mendoza A Lock To Raiders At #1, Eagles Drama, Chiefs Rebuild?
“Quarterback prospect discussed as 100% lock for Raiders #1 overall pick; compared favorably to Jared Goff”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 26, 2026
Texas TE Jack Endries and Ohio State TE Max Klare join the show from Indy
“Cal quarterback and roommate of Endries; developed strong on-field chemistry with Endries during junior year”
Cover 3 College Football · Feb 26, 2026
NFL Combine Preview + Cover 3 Mailbag | College Football
“Top QB prospect ranked first overall in Tom Fernelli's mock draft; not throwing at combine”
First Take · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 1: More Impressed with Jokic and the Nuggets or Tatum-less Celtics?
“Stanford quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner analyzed for NFL Draft positioning as potential number-one overall pick”
Cover 3 College Football · Feb 25, 2026
Where Arch Manning, Dante Moore and CJ Carr Rank Among Top 10 Returning Starters for 2026
“Indiana national championship quarterback; comparison point for Josh Hoover's projected performance”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 25, 2026
Pate State Extra: Rankings Debates & Shocking Results
“Indiana quarterback whose strong play enabled team's national championship run without carrying team”
College Football Enquirer · Feb 24, 2026
Tennessee begins QB battle + Army/Navy game open to moving date
“Cal quarterback whose national championship performance inflated transfer QB market prices”